Basic Biz Package
1 residence visa · 1-year licence
AED 35,483
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 1 visa eligibility
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
FREE ZONE · DUBAI
DMCC Free Zone Company Formation for Croatians
Guide for Croatian founders · around 5.5 hours from Zagreb
2–3 weeks · 100% digitalSetup time100%OwnershipFlexi desk up to 3 · 1 per 9 sqmVisas
- 2–3 weeks · 100% digitalSetup time
- Trading · Service · IndustrialLicence type
- Flexi desk · Serviced · PhysicalOffice / facility
- Flexi desk up to 3 · 1 per 9 sqmVisa eligibility
- NOC for regulated activitiesApprovals needed
- From AED 35,483Renewal cost
About DMCC Free Zone
Why DMCC Free Zone
If you are weighing up where to register in the UAE, DMCC Free Zone deserves a close look for its world's #1 free zone (Fitch) and routine renewal process. DMCC Free Zone issues commercial, professional and industrial licences from its base in Dubai, and GoldenKey processes new registrations there every week. From day one, croatian hospitality and nautical expertise is increasingly present in the UAE, which gives Croatian entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their DMCC Free Zone licence is released. Just as important, payments between Croatia and the UAE are routine: the dirham is pegged to the dollar, euro (EUR) transfers settle quickly and UAE banks are familiar with Croatian business profiles.
DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre) is the world's most interconnected free zone and Dubai's leading hub for trade and commodities, headquartered in Almas Tower, Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT). Over 20,000 member companies work across 87 towers in a freehold community where offices can be rented or bought from private landlords. Company setup is 100% digital — pre-approval, registration and licensing are completed online in around 2–3 weeks without visiting Dubai. Facilities start with a flexi desk (up to 3 visas), serviced offices (4–5 visas) and physical offices (1 visa per 9 sqm). GoldenKey manages the whole DMCC process for you: application, name reservation, activities, e-signing, office selection and visas.
The authority permits Free Zone Company (DMCC FZE), Free Zone Company (DMCC FZCO), Branch and Subsidiary, which covers solo entrepreneurs, partnerships and overseas groups opening a UAE branch. DMCC Free Zone is located in Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT), Dubai — central business district, and the licensing authority's processing time for a standard file is around 7 working days. Croatian applicants benefit from the fact that DMCC Free Zone already has many Croatian shareholders on its register, so its officers recognise Croatia documents and name formats instantly.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
Use the table below to compare packages for DMCC Free Zone company formation for Croatians; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. Pricing for DMCC Free Zone company formation for Croatians depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated.
Jumpstart Package
3 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 43,780
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 3 visa eligibilities
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
Prime Plus
3 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 40,145
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 3 visa eligibilities
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
Prices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-24.
Business activities
Explore 1,002 business activities in DMCC Free Zone
DMCC Free Zone lets you combine related activities on one licence. Search by what your business does — in English or Arabic — and quote the GK code when you ask for a quotation.
GK-DMCC-001Oil & Natural Gas Well DrillingServicesGK-DMCC-002Oil & Natural Gas Well Reinforcement ServicesServicesGK-DMCC-003Onshore & Offshore Oil & Gas Fields ServicesServicesGK-DMCC-004Repairing Oil & Natural Gas Well Equipment AbroadServicesGK-DMCC-005Well Drilling & Oil & Natural Gas Development AbroadServicesGK-DMCC-006Dairy Products Manufacturing & PackingIndustrialApproval requiredPopular choices · 1,002 activities availableAll 1,002 DMCC Free Zone activities
Required documents
Documents required
On the ground, for DMCC Free Zone company formation for Croatians the registrar asks for the following papers, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- Passport copy of every shareholder, director, manager and secretaryOriginal passport is verified on a video call
- Proof of residential address in the country of residenceTenancy contract, utility bill or bank letter — not older than 6 months
- Three proposed company names, share structure, share value and latest business experience of each shareholderEntered on the DMCC portal application
- Electronic Signature Undertaking and HR Signatory Appointment LetterSystem-generated — signed and uploaded
- Specimen signature form, Shareholders' Resolution, Articles of Association, Standard Terms & WarrantiesSystem-generated — e-signed via DocuSign at registration
- Bank share-capital deposit letter or stamped bank statementUploaded within 6 months of the licence (post-licensing)
- UAE residence visa page and Emirates ID (front and back)Only if already a UAE residentif applicable
- Third-party No Objection Certificate for regulated activitiesDMCC issues an introductory letter to the authorityif applicable
- Attested Power of AttorneyOnly when signing powers are delegatedif applicable
- Property lease agreement or title deed (non flexi-desk offices)In the exact reserved company name, valid at least one yearif applicable
For companies
- Parent company documents: licence / certificate of incorporation, Memorandum & Articles and board resolutionFor branches and subsidiaries
Our process
How DMCC Free Zone works with GoldenKey
- 1
Consultation and activity selection
We confirm that your activity is available in DMCC Free Zone, choose the licence type and agree the visa package and office option that match your plan. We keep a written record of this step so your file for DMCC Free Zone company formation for Croatians is audit-ready.
- 2
Name reservation and initial approval
GoldenKey reserves your trade name with the DMCC Free Zone authority and obtains initial approval, usually within one to two working days.
- 3
Document submission and payment
You sign the application forms and memorandum, we submit the attested documents and the licence fee is paid to the authority. For DMCC Free Zone company formation for Croatians this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
- 4
Licence issued and next steps
In our experience, your DMCC Free Zone licence, certificate of incorporation and lease are granted, and we move straight on to the establishment card, visas and bank introduction.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about DMCC Free Zone. Anything else — ask GK AI or message us.
View all FAQsDo I need to visit the UAE to set up in DMCC Free Zone?
As a rule, most DMCC Free Zone licences can be issued remotely with scanned documents and a signed power of attorney. You will need to enter the UAE for the medical test and Emirates ID biometrics when your residence visa is processed.
How many visas can I get with a DMCC Free Zone licence?
Day to day, visa quota is tied to the package and office you choose. DMCC Free Zone packages as a rule start from a zero-visa option and scale to five or more visas with a physical office, and additional visas can be added later for the per-visa fee shown in our pricing.
How long does the DMCC Free Zone licence take?
Once your documents are complete, the authority as a rule issues the licence within 7 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
Do Croatians need a UAE visa before applying for DMCC Free Zone?
No. You can apply for the licence from Croatia with scanned documents, and the investor residency visa is completed afterwards.
Can a Croatian citizen own 100% of a company in DMCC Free Zone?
Yes. Croatians can own the full share capital of a DMCC Free Zone company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
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Good to know
More about DMCC Free Zone
Why the UAE
The dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for DMCC Free Zone company formation for Croatians and makes international pricing simple. Importantly, since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so DMCC Free Zone company formation for Croatians no longer requires a local partner.
Why GoldenKey
We speak the languages our clients speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for DMCC Free Zone company formation for Croatians. GoldenKey's consultants have handled DMCC Free Zone company formation for Croatians for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves promptly. Crucially, most of our DMCC Free Zone clients come to us through referrals from other company owners, which is why we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing.
